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Chapter 246 - Rites of Heavenly Worship 2

"A family, after all, isn't it?" Wei Qing's cold laughter made Jin Qiao’er panic even more, she coughed lightly, and squeezed out two words, "That's right."

Wei Qing's smile faded as she looked around at her surroundings.

The Northern Kingdom was different from the opening of the Sea Country. Even if it was a sacrifice to the heavens, it was separated into two groups, male and female.

Her eyes were fixed on the wooden dais, wondering what could happen to her.

"The empress dowager has arrived —"

"Consort De has arrived!"

"The Prince of Sea Country has arrived!"

In the distance, the sounds of singing could be heard one after another. The empress dowager, Old Emperor, concubines, and others arrived one after another.

Everyone had a solemn expression on their faces. It was obvious that they valued this sacrificial ceremony.

"This son greets royal father!" Xiao Qingqian said as he knelt down.

Old Emperor asked in a low voice: "Prince Chu, you must ensure that there are no mistakes in a while!"

Xiao Qingqian nodded.

"We also invited the Prince of Sea Country to come as well. You have troubled yourself a lot!"

Facing Old Emperor's pair of eyes that were filled with sincerity, Xiao Qingqian felt a little upset.

If the crown prince was not being overbearing, he would never have treated the Rites of Heavenly Worship as child's play.

However, people had to think for themselves early on. Xiao Hanqi who was always ahead of them was not a good thing for him!

"Muhou, the weather is really beautiful today."

The empress dowager nodded. "We were lucky enough to get the Prince Chu and the Princess Chu during the last southern flood! Otherwise, I'm afraid we have not completely solved the problem. "

The Old Emperor did not say anything, but the Empress's expression was dark and gloomy.

The Queen recalled the time when the Crown Prince was in charge of managing the floods in the south. If she had not begged for him, it was likely that the Old Emperor would have been able to depose the Crown Prince at that time.

Her gaze landed on Xiao Hanqi's face, and looked at him. Her lips slightly hooked up.

If something were to happen to such an important Rites of Heavenly Worship, then she would have to see how the emperor and the empress dowager, that old bastard, would explain it to Xiao Qingqian!

"Father, everything is ready!" Xiao Qingqian reported solemnly.

Old Emperor took the drumstick wrapped in a red cloth and knocked on a huge bronze gong on the stage.

"Boom …"

The sound travelled very far, and it was heartening.

This was the first time Felerol had seen this kind of Rites of Heavenly Worship, and he was very curious.

"With this, the Emperor officially begins the Rites of Heavenly Worship. In a moment, a respected monk will ascend to the stage and lead everyone to recite their prayers. "

Felerol nodded his head, and when his gaze moved to the stage, unintentionally met with Wei Qing's pair of black eyes that were filled with wisdom.

Wei Qing smiled at him and then nodded politely.

Ever since he went back to the lake, Yun Shu had been waiting for Felerol to take the initiative to visit her.

Just now, Felerol's gaze when he was looking at Wei Qing had caused his heart to skip a beat.

Presumably, all men would like a brave, intelligent woman.

When they were wandering in the lake, if it wasn't for Wei Qing, they would have all died on the Qing River.

Her mouth was bitter as she clenched her hands tightly, forcing herself to ignore Felerol's gaze from before. However, she really couldn't do it.

"Please master Hong De!" The eunuch sang.

An old monk with white eyebrows and a white beard slowly walked over to the crowd.

He bit his lips, feeling conflicted and worried.

Hong De Magician gave the empress dowager, Old Emperor and the rest a hint of wisdom before slowly walking up the stage.

"Creak creak" When the sound travelled into Wei Qing's ears, she firmly clenched her hand under her sleeve and tightly bit on her lips.

With every step Hong De took, Wei Qing's heart tensed up.

However, when he finally sat down on the high platform, Wei Qing finally let out a sigh of relief.

Otherwise, even if he didn't die, he would still be a cripple!

Hong De closed his eyes, knocking on the wooden fish, collecting the buddhist beads, and chanting a buddhist scripture.

Everyone had a face full of piety. Those who should kneel, those who should stand.

When the chanting ended and the Grand Magician stood up, everyone sucked in a breath of cold air.

This seemingly solid high platform actually began to topple to one side.

Hong De Mage's expression changed, and his body shook violently.

Xiao Qingqian immediately turned and flew, bringing the Great De mage to a safe place.

With a boom, the sturdy platform collapsed with a loud rumble, bringing with it a cloud of dust. If Xiao Qingqian was not sharp enough to react, the Great De Mage would have already bled on the spot!

Everyone was shocked. Old Emperor stared at Xiao Qingqian with a dark expression and asked, "Prince Chu, what exactly happened?"

Xiao Qingqian's face was also filled with puzzlement, "Royal father, this disciple has indeed ordered people to check several times, and there won't be any problems. Just a moment ago, this son also stepped onto the stage, and there won't be any problems."

Old Emperor frowned.

Normally speaking, if everything went well in Rites of Heavenly Worship, this year would be smooth sailing.

Although the management of the previous floods in the south had been very quick and there was a cure for them, there were still victims that had died in the flood this time around.

"Prince Chu, the Emperor trusted you, which is why he assigned such an important matter to you to handle. But you really disappointed the Emperor!" The empress set fire to the fire.

The empress dowager narrowed her eyes. "Empress Dowager, we haven't investigated thoroughly yet. What nonsense are you spouting?"

An Xin also tried to explain for Xiao Qingqian, "That's right, mother, this matter hasn't been investigated thoroughly yet, why did you push everything onto Third Brother?"

Using his lowered head, Xiao Hanqi quickly removed the smile on his face that had been slandered. However, this did not escape Wei Qing's eyes.

She sneered in her heart. She had thought that she had obtained gold bars, but what she didn't know was that it was just a pile of shit!

Xiao Hanqi was ecstatic, he was afraid that after finding out what happened, he would cry for his parents.

Jin Qiao’er's eyes turned, with a face full of fear, she screamed and fiercely grabbed Wei Qing.

Wei Qing swung her arm away completely out of instinct, taking the opportunity and falling onto the ground. Soon after, the ground was overflowing with a captivating red color.

Everyone was stunned.

Jin Qiao’er howled with bravado, "It's so painful, it's so painful!"

The empress's expression changed as she hastily ordered her personal palace maid to send for the imperial physician.

Such accidents happened consecutively at the very beginning of the Rites of Heavenly Worship, causing everyone to feel exceptionally heavy-hearted. Everyone lowered their heads and held their breaths, trying their best to lower the feeling of existence.